About Me

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Hello world!  I mean, hi there my name is Loretta and I'm new at this Squidoo lens creation so go easy on me.  I've been working from home for the past 7 years now and I love every minute of it.  I honestly don't think I could go back to being an in office, stressed out, underpaid person.  Working casually as an independent contractor from the comfort of my own office, starbucks, or wherever I'd like to work from.

My husband and I have four boys ranging in age from 6 to 10.  You'll probably find the occassional picture of them in my lenses depending on what I'm writing about.  Life is light hearted and fun around our house, if you're ever in the neighborhood stop by and we'll rent some movies and have a few drinks!

I'm also a frequent blogger!  I have a few blogs, and will probably add a few more over the next year.  Blogging is addictive.  

My sites & blogs;

Stitching the Night Away ~ this was my very first website ever!  It may not be a money maker or anything spectacular but I love it all the same.

Craft Blog ~ full of project ideas, pictures, and cross stitch chatter, this is a subdomain of Stitching the Night Away. 

Just Not Martha ~ Perfect is boring.  Being a housewife is not a category I like to fall into.  Women get this sterotype thing even in today's modern world.  I hope that all changes someday.  In the meantime I'll share my views, and my imperfections with you.  If nothing else it might give you a laugh.   

Gadget Girl Accessories ~ this is one of my newest blogs and still going through some growing pains.  It's all about gadgets, blogs, internet  and technology with a few girly things thrown in there. 

Thoughts Out of My Head ~ This was my first blog!  Full of rambling thoughts and daily happenings in our life.   

Valerian Root, Uses, Perks, Side Effects and More

Valerian Root is often used as a mild sedative and is effective in promoting sleep. Unlike some prescription sleep aids, Valerian is not known to cause those foggy morning feelings and it is completely non-addictive. Valerian root can also help reli...

Free Cross Stitch Patterns

Cross stitch can often be an expensive hobby, but it doesn't have to be!  There are plenty of free cross stitch patterns on the internet and from a large variety of designers.  These free cross stitch charts give you the opportunity to try...

blog headers

One of the easiest and fastest ways to customize your new blog is to change that boring blue blob of a header in the default theme into something else. Doing this will give your blog some personality until you find a different theme or while you wai...

World Of Warcraft Music Videos Video Showcase

World of Warcraft has been known to take over the livves of many of it's players, an obsession, an addiction .... a really fun game to play and kill stuff in.  But, there is an underlying community of players with hidden video editing talents an...

Johnny Knoxville

Philip John Clapp (born March 11, 1971 in Knoxville, Tennessee), better known as Johnny Knoxville, is an American comic actor and daredevil. He has been featured in a number of films, but is best known as the co-creator and principal star of the MTV...

your thyroid and weight loss

Your thyroid dictates much of your metabolism, any malfunction or disease afflicting this area may cause you to have problems in metabolism leading to a drastic problem with your weight - you may either gain weight, lose weight, or may find that losi...

alternative energy and our environment

Since you are an American citizen, you may have the right to some energy options and giving your opinion in the matter. Your opinion doesn’t mean anything if you do not vocalize your feelings and take some action. You will find that there are m...

photoshop photos with photoshop elements 5.0

If you want to learn how to get the most out of your photos, the right Photoshop training for you is Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 . Photoshop Elements lets you easily correct flaws and adjust color and lighting in digital photos; arrange your photos...

drink more water

We know water is good for us, but with soda, juice, coffee, tea, energy drinks, and other drinks so readily available, it’s hard to make the decision to choose water.

twitter favorites

A quick list of some of my favorite Twitter friends! Don't panic if you don't see your name, this page is an ever growing work in progress.

Kids Cooking

It's easy to overlook kids when it comes to cooking and mealtime.  Sometimes we're in a hurry or we just want to get to the part where we sit down and eat.  A few minutes of your time can turn into a complete cooking education for your kids...

Szechuan Cooking

As the largest single province in China, majestic mountains and breathtaking gorges by the Yangtse River surround Szechuan. The climate of the region produces great variety in food because crops are able to prosper on a year-round basis. An abundance...

Setting Up a Baby Nursery

Decorating your baby's nursery is certainly exciting and a lot of fun. As well as creating a soothing environment, your baby's nursery should be practical and safe. Make sure there are no electrical switches, blind cords or other hazards where baby...

how to read food labels

You cannot measure every morsel that passes your lips, but it is a good idea to measure most foods and beverages until you get a feel for portion sizes.

homebrewing

If you are bored at home and looking for a great way to pass your time, you can start your own brewing beer at home. This is something that a lot of people can do at home and have a great time doing it. Many people that are looking for something to d...

kids vitamins

When it comes to your kids and vitamin supplements, you should know that most children do not need extra or supplemental vitamins or minerals. If you a variety of healthy foods you shouldn’t need to give your child vitamin supplements. Howeve...

bans stores headers and customizations

When you hear "eBay" and "money" in the same sentence you probably think of becoming an eBay seller. Well I have a surprise for you because it's the eBay affiliate program that's taking the web by storm at the moment and a great program called "Build...

horse care and protection

No matter what, having a horse means that you are taking on responsibility for another life. You are going to be in charge of how well your horse is living his life, what kind of stall he has, what he eats, and how much exercise he gets. You are also...

men's health and cancer risks

Jerry Orbach; Red Buttons; Clarabell on the Howdy Doody Show; Don Ameche; Telly Savales; and Bill Bixby (The Hulk) – all of these actors had one thing in common; they all died of prostate cancer.

Teresa Wentzler

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Careers in Beauty

Are a high school student who is trying to determine which career field that you would like to enter? If you are not a high school student, are you just an adult who is looking for a career change? If you are and if you have a love for beauty and fas...

beauty freebies

A number of different product manufacturers and stores regularly offer free product samples. These free samples are also commonly referred to as freebies. Freebies come in all different size, shapes, and styles and they tend to include a number of di...

Basic Affiliate Marketing on the Internet

All of us would love to make a little more money. Sometimes just a little to supplement an income can be a huge help. Today it is easier that you think to get a little extra cash in your bank accounts. Most of us today have our own personal websites....

Good Cholesterol Vs Bad Cholesterol

The difference between good cholesterol versus bad cholesterol can mean the difference between a healthy heart and coronary disease. Cholesterol is not a fat, but it is closely related to fats. LDL or the “bad” cholesterol can contribute...

getting rid of spider veins

There are a number of things we can do to help our bodies look and feel better. Cosmetic surgery can make noses smaller, waists slimmer, and lips fuller. It can help with almost every area of your body, and is especially helpful when it comes to gett...

gund teddy bears

The leading soft toy manufacturer in America, is also the oldest. GUND was founded in 1898, in Norwalk, Connecticut by Adolph Gund. GUND was one of the first companies to design and produce teddy bears in the early 1900's. A young Russian immigrant,...

Steve O

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healthy soup recipes

Soup is a great way to get your vegetables and work towards a healthy eating lifestyle. It doesn't have to be snowing and cold to enjoy a nice bowl of soup with your lunch or dinner.

solar lighting

Did you know that solar power has two ways to reach the earth? You can use heat and light to have solar power. When it comes to solar cells and other sources, you will find that there is a way for you to collect heat to produce electricity, but most...

We love Rocky Horror Picture Show

This fun and fascinatingly frisky movie spawned a massive "cult following" of fans. You will find fans in full costume of their favorite characters at any theater showing of this movies. Small town movie theaters boost their profits by having The Ro...

We love Toy Story

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polymer clay

Do you like to mold things into shapes, figures, and other things?  Clay is something that you can use to make any sculpture that you would like, but you may want to try polymer clay, since it is a great substitution for commercial clay.  T...

renewable energy

When it comes to alternative energy, you will find that it is often used to describe fossil fuels, but you will find that these solutions will fall into a category of renewable energy. When it comes to renewable energy is important for two reasons. Y...

nuclear power and alternative energy

Nuclear power is an alternative way of using fossil fuels and it is something that many countries are researching. You will find that nuclear power plants are spread through out most major countries and that the governments are actually trying to sto...

P.D. James

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men's weight loss

Men and weight loss is a subject which has hardly been discussed, but it should be; at least among men. When it comes to dieting, men have a different point of view. Place a dinner consisting of steak and potatoes in front of them, and they are most...

not just a stay at home mom

You can't turn on the television today without seeing at least one show that has a stay-at-home mother. But, television doesn't always portray these moms as they really are. Being a stay-at-home mother is not always a bed of roses. When a woman tell...

Loretta Oliver

I'm what current society views as one of those freakish people that has always wanted and enjoyed having more than the average 1.5 children. It was something that my husband, Brian, and I decided very early on. Of course I started off at wanting six...

Jesse Kellerman

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We love Benny & Joon

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Gingher: The Best Scissors Ever

Scissors are handy every single day, I take a pair with me everywhere I go.  Unlike a knife, a pair of scissors consist of two pivoted blades, each called a scissor. Most types of scissors are not particularly sharp; it is primarily the shearing...

beauty advice online

Are you interested in improving your appearance, at least beauty wise? If you are, you may have been told by those that you know to turn to the internet. While the internet is a great way to familiarize yourself with the latest in beauty trends, as w...

candle making

Making soy candles is in essence like making any other candle made from other waxes, once you have fully learned the fundamentals of soy wax then you will be able to produce high quality products. There are plenty of books out there if you wan to le...

kids parties

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Affiliate Marketing & Home Business

Many of us dream of being our own bosses. The lure of big money and flexible work hours is quite attractive. However, many are afraid to venture out on their own. They fear that they do not have the capital required to get a business started or they...

cigars

King Edward VII, President Ulysses S. Grant, Sigmund Freud, Karl Marx ... these are names, and not mere names, but names that are huge in history. Could you draw out any difference or any common point among these men? Well, the fact is-they were all...

Knitting Video Showcase

Knitting is a craft by which thread or yarn may be turned into cloth. Similar to crochet, knitting consists of loops called stitches pulled through each other. Knitting can be done by hand or by machine and both have become recently very popular amon...

bowflex treadmills

According to consumer reports, the Bowflex Treadmill is highly recommended. Priced from $999.00 to $1300.00, it offers ease of use and has a large walking and running surface area.

We love Empire Records

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Finding Dropshippers

Make no mistake about it drop shippers are plentiful. There are several sources for finding names and addresses and phone numbers full Dropshippers. Perhaps the number one place to look is the Internet. You are sure to pull up an abundance of names a...

buying beauty supplies

Are you interested in revamping or updating your appearance? If you are, you may want to think about going shopping for new beauty products and supplies. There are a large number of beauty products and beauty product supplies that are designed to hel...

making money as a beauty consultant

Are you looking for a new job or a career change? If you are, do you regularly find yourself examining the latest fashion and beauty trends? Do you regularly find yourself giving beauty advice, even unasked advice, to those that you know? If you do,...

Affordable Beauty Products

Are you in need of beauty products? If you are interested in improving your appearance, beauty wise, you may be. If really haven't placed much of a focus on your appearance, beauty wise, in the past, you may be a little bit surprised when you start s...

Nirvana Video Showcase

When Nirvana emerged onto the music scene they brought us more than just bed head hair, flannel shirts and rebellion.  They brought us a whole new generation of music and inspiration. 

Monica Ferris

Mary Monica Pulver (her maiden name) is an incidental Hoosier -- Terre Haute, Indiana, had the hospital closest to her parents' home in Marshall, Illinois. She spent the later part of her childhood and early adult life in Wisconsin, graduating from h...